Researchers at the Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany have discovered that a defective gene can damage a protective bile component. This can expose your liver to bile toxinsand ultimately cause serious damage or complete liver failure! Liver cells exposed to bile toxins are changed from healthy cells into connective tissue. This causes a gradual loss
There are many reasons to consider vitamin D supplements, including the benefits many health organizations say the nutrient has on bone health. Now researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Copenhagen have announced that taking plenty of vitamins may support normal sperm motility. Thats right. According to a study published in the journal
Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption, cell growth, immune functions and inflammation in the body, and researchers are saying that many Americans are simply not getting enough of it. New research has suggested that enriching bread with the nutrient may partially relieve this public health issue. The key, says a study in the Journal of Agricultural
In the latest contribution to uncovering the extensive health benefits of vitamin D, scientists have linked its level to asthma intensity. Scientists from Harvard Medical School travelled to Costa Rica where they studied 616 children with the respiratory condition. Each child was assessed for allergic markers, lung function and circulating vitamin D levels. The researchers
To support ones bone health, experts suggest taking a dietary supplement containing enough calcium and vitamin D to meet ones individual needs. Particularly for aging adults, such a regimen could help ensure maintenance of strong, healthy bones long-term and should not be overlooked. Research published in the journal Nutrients indicates that consuming adequate levels of
One of the unfortunate drawbacks of aging includes the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins, which are caused by dilated blood vessels. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that one out of two people over the age of 50 will experience the effects of varicose veins, and theyre more common for women than
Do you ever wonder why some of your precious memories stick with you and some seem to disappear? You might find yourself recalling events from the distant past but forgetting what happened yesterday. New research from the University of California, San Diego and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center shows that areas near the hippocampus region
A new study may give vaccination a potential shot in the arm, thanks to probiotics. Probiotics are bacteria that have been harvested, primarily from dairy, and can be prescribed by doctors to increase the function of certain parts of the immune system. By packaging an anthrax vaccination within probiotics, researchers at Northwestern University found that
A new study has found that it may be possible to improve impaired attention in those who have suffered a stroke, which in turn could aid further recovery. Impaired attention is a common neuropsychological side effect of stroke and can significantly reduce cognitive productivity, the ability to focus on tasks and the overall quality of
How important are food labels in the United States? A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association revealed that about 62 percent of test subjects referred to the nutritional facts panel for information and about 48 percent of participants used the serving size information as a basis when purchasing foods. In a